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Mercedes-Benz SL

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc

8741 SRMOT history

8741 SR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 201,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
201,557 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8741 SR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8741 SR was last recorded at 201,557 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,419 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
5,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,557 miles
  • 2025 – 197,570 miles
  • 2024 – 193,400 miles
  • 2023 – 188,751 miles
  • 2022 – 184,092 miles
  • 2021 – 180,087 miles
  • 2020 – 175,522 miles
  • 2019 – 170,614 miles
  • 2018 – 165,798 miles
  • 2017 – 160,842 miles
  • 2016 – 154,729 miles
  • 2015 – 148,148 miles
  • 2014 – 142,225 miles
  • 2013 – 136,190 miles
  • 2012 – 131,025 miles
  • 2011 – 125,806 miles
  • 2010 – 119,501 miles
  • 2009 – 111,058 miles
  • 2008 – 100,938 miles
  • 2007 – 90,669 miles
  • 2006 – 81,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,557 miles
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner & outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,557 miles (+138)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    201,557 miles
    Test number
    511853780152
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail201,419 miles (+3,849)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,419 miles
    Test number
    493185721169
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,570 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    197,570 miles
    Test number
    256182482284
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail197,569 miles (+4,169)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,569 miles
    Test number
    176852885161
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,400 miles
    Test number
    535887241243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail193,400 miles (+4,649)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,400 miles
    Test number
    268874465226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass188,751 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,751 miles
    Test number
    789249314106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner & outer edge

  8. Pass184,092 miles (+4,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    184,092 miles
    Test number
    599251842047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner & outer edge

  9. Pass180,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,087 miles
    Test number
    648197215740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail180,087 miles (+4,565)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,087 miles
    Test number
    775956120860
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass175,522 miles (+4,908)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    175,522 miles
    Test number
    454895284331
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  12. Pass170,614 miles (+4,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    170,614 miles
    Test number
    880391587928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsf fog lamp damaged

  13. Pass165,798 miles (+4,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    165,798 miles
    Test number
    815538691754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass160,842 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,842 miles
    Test number
    536449102219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,681 miles (+5,952)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,681 miles
    Test number
    328049122050
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link between ns and os stearing joints (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass154,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    700317298184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,729 miles (+6,581)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    556213194312
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass148,148 miles (+5,923)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,148 miles
    Test number
    809884775185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  19. Pass142,225 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,225 miles
    Test number
    217991694477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail142,012 miles (+5,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    659916574163
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass136,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    587085773134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail136,190 miles (+5,165)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,190 miles
    Test number
    137725673164
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass131,025 miles (+5,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    855011372127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass125,806 miles (+50)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,806 miles
    Test number
    945732871121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Fail125,756 miles (+6,255)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,756 miles
    Test number
    299158161491
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  26. Pass119,501 miles (+8,443)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,501 miles
    Test number
    754474170148
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass111,058 miles (+10,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    734764779183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass100,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    560316478110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail100,938 miles (+10,269)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    693786878190
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass90,669 miles (+8,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    374504547180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass81,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,773 miles
    Test number
    344876536110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8741 SR

What vehicle is registration 8741 SR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8741 SR on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 19 Jan 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8741 SR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8741 SR is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8741 SR?
The MOT on 8741 SR is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8741 SR done?
8741 SR was recorded at 201,557 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,923 miles a year.
Has 8741 SR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8741 SR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 8741 SR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 8741 SR find?
8741 SR passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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